THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

6320 WASHINGTON BLVD · Commerce

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.

LA County code F014 · 2 pts

Hot water below the required temperature

The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.

LA County code F053 · 2 pt

Signs of rodents, insects, or animals

Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.

LA County code F023 · 2 pt

Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable

Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.

LA County code F006 · 2 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.